Ex-Tech QB looks sharp for Packers

Associated Press

Published 11:36 pm, Thursday, August 30, 2012

Backup quarterback Graham Harrell finally came through with the strong preseason performance the Packers were looking for, driving the offense for touchdowns on all three of his possessions in a 24-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night in Green Bay, Wis.

Harrell, a former Texas Tech star, completed 13 of 15 passes for 223 yards with two touchdowns in both teams' final tuneup Thursday night.

No. 1 draft pick Andrew Luck left after Indy's first series. His Bengals quarterback counterpart, Andy Dalton, left with a bruised right arm after just six plays. Coach Marvin Lewis later said the former TCU star would have returned had it been a regular season game.

Bears 28, Browns 20: Quarterback Colt McCoy did little to solidify winning Cleveland's backup job — or impress any other NFL team — and Chicago's Josh McCown threw two touchdown passes in the first half, leading the visiting Bears to victory over the Browns.

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McCoy, the former Texas star who lost his starting job in training camp to rookie Brandon Weeden, is battling Seneca Wallace to be Cleveland's No. 2 QB. McCoy went 2 of 5 for 16 yards and an interception. The Browns are unlikely to keep both McCoy and Wallace.

Eagles 28, Jets 10:Trent Edwards threw for 197 yards and two TDs to help host Philadelphia (4-0) finish unbeaten in the preseason for the first time since 1995.

Saints 10, Titans 6: New Orleans took no chances in its final preseason game, resting all starters in a loss to host Tennessee.

Bills owner hospitalized: Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson was listed in good condition after being taken to a hospital.

Team spokesman Scott Berchtold was unable to provide further information regarding the Hall of Fame owner. The 93-year-old Wilson had hip surgery in spring 2011, and his health has been slipping. He was able to attend only one home game last season.

Rule change: The players' union has approved a rule change that will allow one designated player from each team to return from injured reserve instead of missing the season.